Routine system maintenance on TouchSmart with Windows 7

I'm a long-time XP user accustomed to using Ccleaner, Defraggler, etc., for routine cleanup and maintenance.  My new TouchSmart 300 has Windows 7 (64 bit) and of course HP's advisor and weekly system check.  I'm wondering if I should download Ccleaner or does the HP software include a preferable cleanup utility?  As to defragging, is that still necessary with Windows 7?

Found my own answer to new defrag options in Windows 7, so all I'm really in need of is best cleanup recommendations for Windows 7 and/or TouchSmart.

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